South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Arrested Over Role in Martial Law Decree

The former defense minister voluntarily appeared for questioning at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.

South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun speaks during a joint news conference at the State Department in Washington on Oct. 31, 2024. Alex Wong/Getty Images

South Korea’s former defense minister, who resigned this week over his role in the president’s martial law declaration, has been arrested.

According to local media reports, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun voluntarily appeared for questioning at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 8.